Section 18 (Ignition Switch (Test)): Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Honda Pilot, 2007 Honda Pilot, and 2006 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 6P connector from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

Fig 1: Disconnecting 6P Connector From Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box
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Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch Positions
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If the continuity checks do not agree with the table, replace the steering lock.
After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets, and set the clock. (on vehicles without navigation).
Reset the power window control unit (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).